Highway 1 Reopens at Tank Hill After Major Upgrades

Upgrades Improve Safety and Capacity

The Tank Hill upgrades focused on:

• Stabilizing terrain and reinforcing bridges
• Installing modern drainage systems to reduce washouts
• Expanding capacity to ease long-standing bottlenecks

Provincial officials noted these improvements will significantly benefit both local drivers and long-haul transporters who rely on the corridor daily.

A Step Toward Long-Term Resilience

The reopening is part of a larger vision for BC’s highway system, which faces growing pressures from population growth, climate change, and economic expansion. While travelers can now enjoy a smoother ride through Tank Hill, the government has signaled more upgrades are planned across other vulnerable stretches of the Trans-Canada Highway.

For communities dependent on this corridor for goods and services, the project is being welcomed as a step forward in strengthening long-term resilience and connectivity.